Unlike my earlier treks, this one was effortless — no planning, no prep, just mountains, mules, and midnight huskies. From snow-covered slopes and surreal ridges to starry nights, shared stories, and lessons in lightening life’s load, Phulara Ridge reminded me why the Himalayas are magical: they challenge, they teach, and they make you laugh along the way.
Category: Trekking
Seven Hearts, Seven Hills : A valentine’s trek to Velliangiri
What started as an adventure turned into something far more profound. Seven hills, relentless ascents, and aching muscles tested my endurance, but it was the unexpected moments—the barefoot pilgrims, the quiet camaraderie of strangers, the simple yet powerful cave temple—that truly left a mark.
Velliangiri wasn’t just a trek. It was a lesson in humility, a challenge to my own limits, and an experience that silenced even my ever-questioning mind. Some journeys are meant to be felt rather than explained, and this was one of them.
Perhaps I wasn’t just climbing a mountain. Perhaps I was meant to be there.
Himalayan Adventure Season 2 :50 Shades of Green
Someone mentioned to me that creativity might gradually diminish with the prevalence of ChatGPT and similar AI tools. To be honest, it was quite disheartening to hear this perspective. I know that AI is a threat to my job security, but should I be worried about my retirement plans too ? I always dreamt writing/blogging…